Discover the visual richness and artistic potential of Chinatown, where colorful murals serve as both striking subjects and dynamic backdrops for compelling portraits. Your instructor will guide you through experimenting with depth of field techniques, helping you blur backgrounds into swirling hues to emphasize your portrait subjects.
Learn to balance wide-perspective photography with detailed close-up work to convey the full dynamic character of this vibrant community. Master essential composition techniques, including leading lines, the rule of thirds, and other powerful image composition principles. Apply these techniques to photograph colorful lanterns, historic street lamps, distinctive architectural elements, and the diverse character of the neighborhood's vendors and residents.
Explore silhouettes by blending blue sky with ornate rooflines, and discover photographic abstractions that appear around every corner. Wherever your lens points in this neighborhood, arresting and memorable images are possible.
Meeting location: Starbucks at the corner of Bush Street and Grant Avenue
Each Composition in the Field class begins with instruction from one of our experienced photographers, followed by an interactive walking tour through photogenic locations across more than 20 cities in the Digital Photo Academy network. These classes feature street photography, magnificent interiors, farmers' markets, zoos, landscapes, and many other dynamic environments. Participating students experience the three-hour session with instruction on strategic shooting approaches that improve their photography for future travels, celebrations, and everyday moments.
Please note: If a class must be cancelled due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances beyond our control, we will work with you to reschedule. If you need to cancel and require a new class date, contact us for options. A $25 transfer fee will be assessed if you do not provide three days' notice before the scheduled class.
